1 Civil War to Civil Rights Tour Jackson, Vicksburg, Port Gibson
Civil War to Civil Rights Tour Jackson, Vicksburg, Port Gibson, Natchez, Hattiesburg Mississippi has been home to some of the most defining moments in American history, from pivotal battles in the Civil War such as the siege of Vicksburg to the struggle for civil rights and much more. This tour will visit many sites important to both historical movements, as well as places that celebrate the many innovations made by Mississippians. Walk the grounds and homes of history in Jackson, Vicksburg, Port Gibson, Natchez and Hattiesburg. Thursday, March 15 Jackson, MS Mississippi’s vibrant cultural center and home of the state Capitol, Jackson offers the best of Mississippi hospitality, cuisine, music, entertainment and history. Visit the state’s largest collection of museums, including the new Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Arrival and Transportation Instructions: Once you have gathered your baggage, please exit the baggage claim area. Look for a friendly face holding a sign imprinted with your name and Visit Jackson. You will be transported to the hospitality room at the historic King Edward Hotel. For those of you arriving on Wednesday, March 14, you will receive an additional email with arrival instructions. Your Visit Mississippi escort for this FAM is Jim Beaugez, and your Visit Jackson hosts are Jonathan Pettus and Yolanda Clay-Moore. Jim’s cell 601-527-0309 Yolanda’s cell 601-209-8181 Hospitality Suite and Check- in at Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown (formerly The King Edward) 235 West Capitol Street 601-353-5464 The King Edward Hotel has been a fixture on the Jackson skyline since 1923.
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